by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — She shall remain anonymous.Her classroom was out of control. Had been for a while. The kids in her “at-risk” fourth-grade class were about as organized as a prison riot.That’s what we call them in today’s world. “At-risk youth.” Once upon a...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Join Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) and East Alabama’s Unity Wellness Program for a stage performance of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking, Tony Award winning musical that redefined a generation, “RENT.”“RENT” follows a group of...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Enjoy the beauty of eight personal gardens in Auburn and Opelika at the Lee County Master Gardeners Association’s (LCMGA) Garden Tour 2025, set for Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 5...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — A week or so ago was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I certainly appreciate many of my wonderful teachers. Also, I appreciate them for putting up with me, which was no easy task.Señor Hitson, my Spanish teacher at Benjamin Russell High...
by The Observer Staff | May 13, 2025 | Education, Schools
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ashley Hunter has been named the first-ever Jefferson’s Opelika Teacher of the Year.Hunter, who teaches second grade at Auburn Early Education Center, was chosen from nominations submitted by students and community members. The...
